LA pop trio Muna can top even the most infamous tales of early gig disasters. At the start of their career, they were booked to play at Pet-A-Palooza, a dog adoption festival sponsored by a local radio station in Las Vegas. However, the band was all sick and didn't have a sound guy, leading to an acoustic set that was more like an unholy screech than music.
The noise was so bad that the dogs at the festival started howling, leaving the band mortified. However, they've since looked back on the experience as a funny and memorable moment.
Fast-forward to the present, and Muna has become one of the most compelling live bands around. Their music has been praised by fans including Harry Styles and Taylor Swift, who handpicked the trio to support them on tour.
The band's latest album, Dancing On The Wall, is their most powerful yet. It uses dance music to shake complacency and promote movement, with lyrics that hit harder than ever before.
The standout track, Big Stick, is a critique of American imperialism, written from the perspective of Big Brother. It's a powerful call to action, and a testament to the band's commitment to using their music as a force for good.